papism
/ˈpeɪpɪzəm/
noun
- A term used by some Protestant groups to refer to the Roman Catholic Church, its doctrines, or its authority, often with a negative or critical tone.
- He argued that the Reformation was a rejection of papism.
- In some historical debates, papism was used as a label for Catholic practices.
- The pamphlet criticized what it called 'papism' and the power of the Pope.